Split-duty HOS proposal result of input from stakeholders
Everyone knows by now that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has officially published the long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Hours of Service of Drivers.
Lyndon Finney
- About Lyndon Finney
- Lyndon Finney’s publishing career spans over 55 years beginning with a reporter position with the Southwest Times Record in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 1965. Since then he’s been a newspaper editor at the Southwest Times Record, served five years as assistant managing editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in Little Rock and from November 2004 through December 2019 served as editor of The Trucker. Between newspaper jobs he spent 14 years as director of communications at Baptist Health, Arkansas’ largest healthcare system. In addition to his publishing career he served for 46 years as organist at Little Rock’s largest Baptist church.
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FMCSA proposes extension of compliance date for states’ queries of clearinghouse
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to extend the compliance date for the requirement established by the Commercial Driver’s License Drug
ATRI survey shows driver detention at customer facilities increased over past 4 years
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute Wednesday said an analysis of driver detention at customer facilities found that between 2014 and 2018, detention
Once upon a further review: Walt Coleman has been doubly successful in the dairy business and as an NFL referee
When we descended on the Hiland Dairy plant in Little Rock, Arkansas, recently to interview him, a gregarious Walt Coleman greeted us at the door.
SBTC says it’s ‘on front lines’ for truckers, but it needs to pick its battles better
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition — at least according to its website, truckers.com — “is a network of over 14,000 transportation professionals, associations and
OOIDA: Allowing under 21-year-olds to drive interstate would increase crashes
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Noting that the primary mission of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large
Source: Administration holding up new HOS rule to make it more ‘business friendly’
With the second missed projected publication date within a two-month period for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Hours of Service, a reliable source
Looking ahead to what’s still to come in 2019 is nothing to lose sleep over
Without a doubt, 2018 was one of the best, if not the best, years trucking has experienced in a long, long time. Among other reasons,
Bills would up insurance minimum to $4.9M, require automatic emergency brakes
WASHINGTON — Three Democratic representatives have introduced two pieces of legislation they say are critical to road safety. Reps. Jesús “Chuy” García of Illinois, Hank
FMCSA proposes to extend compliance of portions new driver training program
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to extend the compliance date for two provisions from the final rule, “Minimum Training Requirements
Release of HOS NPRM now set for July 31, but …
WASHINGTON — Each month, the Department of Transportation publishes a “Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings.” The report lists every rulemaking in process for each of
Senators offer bill to limit heavy truck speeds to 65 mph
WASHINGTON — Two U.S. senators have introduced a bipartisan bill that would electronically limit tractor-trailer speeds to 65 miles per hour nationwide, a move they
Eye on Trucking: Time to stop being childish and get down to work in D.C.
When President Donald Trump goes on a road trip (other than to play golf on a Sunday when he ought to be in church), he
UPS asks for exemptions from two parts of new driver training rule
WASHINGTON — United Parcel Service has applied with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for an exemption from two provisions of the entry-level driver training
Trucking plays big role in cruise ship industry
Cleaning out the notebook while wondering when it’s going to stop raining every week … * * * A couple of weeks ago, my wife
Cargo theft shows 19% decrease in volume in Q1 2019 vs. Q4 2018
BEVERLY, Mass. — SensiGuard Supply Chair Intelligence Center said Wednesday it recorded 144 cargo thefts in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2019. The
FMCSA wants comments on possible 2nd pilot program for 18- to 20-year-olds
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Tuesday said it is seeking public comment on a potential pilot program that would allow drivers ages
Just about everyone is in favor of safety, but opinions vary on how to achieve it
There are reports aplenty that cross our desk every day, some good, some bad, some just plain stupid. The most recent, and this is one
Young driver bill back, same quotes, likely same outcome
Here we go again. News came late last month that Indiana Republican Sen. Todd Young has been part of bipartisan group of members of Congress
J.D. Power says new truck boom cycle almost certainly in rear-view mirror
TYSONS, Va. — The year opened as expected in the commercial vehicle auction and retail channels with no real changes in pricing, but the new